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i'd like recommendations for good films that involve photographers; less 'Pecker' or 'Snapshots', more 'Elephant' 'Blow-up' & 'Cidade de Deus'. if this is dumb, lock it.
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i've been wonndering for a while some filmthings but have never had the guts to ask, until now:
a) what are the most honest and touching coming-of-age films evr made?
b) what's the most technically-innovative film made 'til now?
c) if you're american, name films that've made you proud of being one.
and another one:
which film contains the most interesting structure you've seen thus far? say why if you like.
Quote from: cronopioI've always wondered two things but never have had the guts to ask, until now:
a) what are the more honest and touching coming-of-age films evr made?
Amelie, Rushmore, Ghost World. All for obvious reasons. It's funny how so many films can be classified as "coming of age."
Quoteb) what's the most technically-innovative film made 'til now?
I'm no special effects whore, so I really wouldn't know.
Quotec) if you're american, name films that've made you proud of being one.
Independence Day. 'Course, that was back when I didn't know crap about movies.
Quotewhich film contains the most interesting structure you've seen thus far? say why if you like.
Slacker, Memento, Pulp Fiction, Vivre sa vie, Poison, 21 Grams, Kill Bill, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Schizopolis, Go, The Royal Tenenbaums, Morvern Callar, julien donkey-boy, Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown (notice a pattern here?). And not saying I like any of these, though I don't really hate any of them. I won't say why I like or hate any of them, because that will take pages, and I doubt anyone cares right now. Their structures are simply noteworthy. A lot of these have more dynamic, innovative structures, which should be more obvious. Some simply are marked for their organization, for their changes, their bookmarks, if you will. Shifts in tone with the aid of title cards, for example, are the only thing that really marks these films. PTA is king of this. Vivre sa vie does this with cards and numbers. Schizopoils just with numbers, but it works so well because of the shifts visible.
Quote from: cronopioa) what are the most honest and touching coming-of-age films evr made?
Almost Famous gets my vote. Does E.T. qualify as a coming of age film?
Quote from: cronopiob) what's the most technically-innovative film made 'til now?
Well, this is a harder question. People are always pushing the limits of special effects. All of the Matrix films have been off the chart. I thought the Lord of the Rings trilogy was a triumph as well.
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Quote from: cronopioand another one:
which film contains the most interesting structure you've seen thus far? say why if you like.
Mulholland Drive & Pulp Fiction stand out here for me.
Quote from: ono.Quote from: cronopiowhat's the most technically-innovative film made 'til now?
I'm no special effects whore, so I really wouldn't know.
Quotec) if you're american, name films that've made you proud of being one.
Independence Day.
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c) if you're american, name films that've made you proud of being one.
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Quote from: CinephileQuote from: ono.Quote from: cronopiowhat's the most technically-innovative film made 'til now?
I'm no special effects whore, so I really wouldn't know.
Quotec) if you're american, name films that've made you proud of being one.
Independence Day.
Quote from: ono. then went on and 'Course, that was back when I didn't know crap about movies.
Plus, it did make me "proud to be American." You wouldn't know anything about that, ya dirty Canadian. ;)
gracias macguffalupagus & neonic mercutio.
regarding technical innovation: the works of timothy & stephen quay.
Quote from: ono.
Plus, it did make me "proud to be American." You wouldn't know anything about that, ya dirty Canadian. ;)
Ooooo, snap. :lol: ....sorry I'm in a jolly mood tonight.
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Quote from: cronopioand another one:
which film contains the most interesting structure you've seen thus far? say why if you like.
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a) what are the most honest and touching coming-of-age films evr made?
ping pong
b) what's the most technically-innovative film made 'til now?
sunrise
c) if you're american, name films that've made you proud of being one.
do the right thing
and another one:
which film contains the most interesting structure you've seen thus far? say why if you like.
to live, because it begins and ends each era with a tragedy.
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i was dissapointed that someone picked the most popular answer.
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i was dissapointed that someone picked the most popular answer.
oh. coo.
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Despite the nay sayers who resist popular culture, the Matrix will always be known as a technological marvel in filmmaking. There are lots of obscure films out there which deserve praise, but that's not to say the "popular answer" is somehow less credible.
I haven't seen a single film by the Quay brothers. It looks like they are known more for short film work. They've got a new feature film coming out called "The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes" which looks interesting to say the least. I donno.
Obviously when we're speaking about anything and making a "best of" list we can only discuss what we've seen. Maybe you are right and the Quay brothers will get the recognition they deserve.
i clarify: when i was answering, i meant: in my opinion, or my favorite of all technical innovators. and when the matrix was brought up, i realized that the question used the word 'most'. i acknowledge the skill that the matrix applied, and the power of its influence. but it was not interesting to me. this is bias, because computerized things and effects items often are not interesting to me; i am obsessed with realism. so, technical innovation that i find noteworthy:
- the demonstrations of practical uses of cgi of irreversible
- the barely noticable digital effects of dogville
- the precision animation of the brothers quay
can anyone direct me to a quality online database of screenplays?
Quote from: 03can anyone direct me to a quality online database of screenplays?
http://www.simplyscripts.com/full_movie.html